The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-06
sykesville Items.
From our old Regular Correspondence

From our old Regular Correspondent
Mr.. Edwin NJ. Mellor has completed and
occupied his new residence. 1t is beautifully
situated on one of the many hills that com
prise the village. The style is peculiarly
Merchant Mellor's own, with little Gothic
thrown in. The house fronts northwest with
gable front and side or back building, three
Stories high in all. The main building is 80
BY 3S; side building % feet, with broad portlco
extending around the entire front. On the
first floor is spacious parlor, neatly ar
ranged library, long dining room, tine
kitchen with pantry adjoining. Water ssup-
piled, of excellent quality, by pump in the
kitchen, which has attached dry dairy in
the cellar underneath. There are eight rooms
on the two upper floors, with plenty OF AIR
and sunshine, and easy of access by broad
winding stairway from the hall below. The
structure is frame, with part ornamental
single work in the gable front. tits painted
steel gray with brown and red trimmings.
The interior is in oak, cherry and walnut.
The carpenter work was done by the Selby
Bros, of Eldersburg and reflects great credit
ON them, as nothing is sighted. The plaster
ing was done by Phebus and the painting by
Powell. The grounds and surroundings, when
properly ornamented, which Mr.. Melor ex-
poets to do at once, will make it one of the
most desirable residences in Sykesville.
Mr.. JAS S. Hyatt, who was recently APP
pointed magistrate, has qualified, and now
commands the peace and respect of the citi-
zens of Sykesville. The appointment is
good one, and what we long needed. Squire
HYATT will still continue his trade as carpenter
and builder, and proudly points to his work
in the village as q guarantee that he can do
good Job. We saw him the other day with
saw, square, pencil and paper. We suppose
he
summons. What we want now is good
constable, but it is hard to find q man with
sand enough in his craw to take the position.
Politics are plentiful but in more soothing
strains. The action of the Carroll delegates
in the state convention Though little late
has filled in what promised to be some bad
washouts in the party. Mr.. Frank Brown is
satisfied with the result, and will give the
ticket hearty support. uefsnYt a man to
kick OR squeal when setback, but is firm
believer in the motto "If at first you don't
succeed, try, try again., and will stand firm
to his party and its principles, and work with
out being appealed to for the success of the
Democratic party in the county and state.
Mr.. VIM. p. Gorsuch, Jr., has purchased
from Mrs. NJ. A. Voorhees, her farm Of 1870
acres, near Sykesville, for $500, or $50 per
acre. This was part of Springfield" and is
a very rich and productive little farm. Mr..
Gorsuch will occupy it at once, and will build
a handsome residence in the early spring.
Mr.. Gorsuch is prominently mentioned for
the next House of Delegates, with Mr.. j. NJ.
Dorsey for sheriff Both gentlemen have a
good following, and will probably shake hands
as to the result, as it generally desired to see
no more contests in the district.
The new rectory of Holy Trinity parish, at
"Groveland," near Sykesville, is about cont
peted, and will shortly be occupied by the
rector, Rev. S. D. Hall.
On Wednesday, August 10th, there VIII be
held in the beautiful grounds of the new, rec
tory of Holy Trinity Parish, of Sykesyiille,
church reunion and lawn party, beginning at
4 o'clock in the evening. A band Of music
will be in attendance. Ice Cream And cake
will be sold for the benefit of Che organ
of the church.
The Baltimore Conyocation will hold ses-
sions at Sykesvile and Eldersbtrg from THE
2Srd to the 26th of August. Interesting SER
mons will be preached.